Neuroprotective Effect of an Antioxidant, Ebselen, in Patients with Delayed Neurological Deficits after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

1998259 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Isamu Saito · Kyorin University

Takao Asano · Saitama Medical University

Keiji Sano · Allen Institute for Brain Science

Kintomo Takakura · Sapporo Science Center

Hiroshi Abe · Hokkaido University

Takashi Yoshimoto · Tohoku University

Haruhiko Kikuchi ·

Abstract

Ebselen reduced brain damage in patients with delayed neurological deficits after subarachnoid hemorrhage and may be a promising neuroprotective agent.

Topics & Keywords

Organoselenium and organotellurium chemistry Vanadium and Halogenation Chemistry Selenium in Biological Systems

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 42, Issue 2, pp. 269-277

DOI: 10.1097/00006123-199802000-00038

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